General Info

Cross Country Under the Lights

Escape the late summer heat and run cross country season in the cool evening air at Sparks' Shadow Mountain Park. Race a loop course that will allow for coaches and spectators to watch and cheer numerous times. The later races will be run under lights.

Course: The course will consist of a short loop course of approx. 1000 meters and a longer loop of approx. 1350 meters.The course is a mainly dirt trails, with grass at the start and finish. Flats are highly recommended, but spikes may be used.

HS Divisions: Large School is Nevada Division I and California Division I and II schools. Small School Division participants are all Nevada Division IA, III, or IV and California III, IV or V. However, any small school MAY run an individual(s) or team up in the large school division if they want that level of competition.

Team camp/Warm up area: Will take place on the softball fields.

Course Preview: The course will be first available for preview starting at 4:00pm on Friday, September 2.

Packet Pick Up: At meet headquarters near starting line.

Medical: Trainers will be available at the course starting 30 minutes before the first race.

Entry Fee: Entry fees due at check in. You may bring them to the course, or they may be mailed in advance to Kirk Elias, 111 Legacy Hall/MS 264, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557. Please make checks to “Board of Regents”. Entry fees are non-refundable.

High School$20/Individual if not a complete team.$90 for each gender team from a school. If only Boys or only girls are attending, the total is $90. If there are Boys and Girls squads competing, then the total is $180.

College$25/Individual up to four individuals/college.$200/team, $325 for combined program

Open Athletes$25/individual

8th Grade and Under$10/Individual

Registration for High School and College: Register through www.directathletics.com. Registration deadline is 6:00PM PDT on Tuesday, August 30.

Registration for 8th grade and younger: Email Name, Gender, and Grade to LYNN MENTZERlynnmentzer@sbcglobal.net by 6:00PM PDT on Tuesday, August 30.

Registration for Open Athletes: Register through www.directathletics.com. Registration deadline is 7:00PM PDT on Tuesday, September 1. Payment is due at check in.

Collegiate Scoring: Will be scored as Dual meets

AwardsHigh School: To the top 20 individuals in each race.College/Open: To the top 20 individuals.Community: To the top 20 men and women.

Concessions: T-Shirts and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Directions: From I-80 east bound take Exit 20 (Sparks Blvd). Turn left (north) onto Sparks Blvd. The park willbe on your right in 2.3 miles. From I-80 west bound take Exit 20 (Sparks Blvd). Turn right (north) onto Sparks Blvd. The park will be on your right in 2.3 miles.